Moka Express

“This has to be one of my favorite ways to brew coffee. It’s a very unique process, and it’s one of the oldest and most affordable ways to brew your own coffee! Even though it’s not as popular here in the US, it is very popular overseas (my grandma made her morning coffee using one of these every day in post-independence India). I typically go for a 1-10 ratio of coffee to water (if I fill the basket with grounds, I’d fill the bottom chamber to the valve with hot water), with a fairly fine grind (but not as fine as espresso). The key with a moka pot is to heat the water gently and slowly and to cut the heat as soon as the coffee begins brewing as to not burn the coffee. A moka pot is a must-have for coffee lovers and a great replacement for a pricey espresso machine.”

“I would be a different person without my Bialetti smiling back at me every morning. Mini, midi, or maxi — for the eternal morning ritual👌🏼”

“I have the red version of this lil moka pot and it’s fun to watch it, plus it’s so cute! When I do iced, I like to add some homemade lavender or vanilla syrup, or a little honey with vanilla extract and a splash of milk…making my own version of the $7 coffee to create cafe vibes at my home (sometimes I make a batch of scones or some pastry as well to really commit but depends on my morning—either way i recommend curating a whole coffee shop thing)”

“maybe i should start a rec league collection dedicated to all of my dad's collections...”

“less risky than bringing a chemex to the woods (have done, not recommended), great on a camping stove”

“There’s just no doubt about the fact that the bialetti produces the best ratio coffee of strength:volume. been doing it virtually every morning for 8 years and haven’t looked back🤝”

“got a moka pot and a milk frother for Christmas - coffee budget gone down, coffee satisfaction got up. It's not that complicated!”

“I went to Italy on my honeymoon and fell in love with everything Italian (how can you not!) — so bought myself a pink Moka pot upon returning home. It brings me joy when making my morning coffee!”

“Don’t bother with an off brand moka pot, just go straight for the good stuff”